Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation that establishes employer's duty to ensure employees' health, safety, and welfare, including risk assessment requirements and safe workplace obligations
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Detailed requirements for workplace risk assessments and implementation of preventive and protective measures
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971: Legal framework around substance control and regulation in the workplace
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007: Establishes company liability if death results from workplace incidents, including those related to alcohol misuse
Employment Rights Act 1996: Covers disciplinary procedures, dismissal rights, and employee protection in relation to workplace policies
Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discrimination, consideration for religious beliefs that prohibit alcohol, and accommodations for medical conditions
Licensing Act 2003: Governs requirements for licenses and permits if serving alcohol on premises
Highway Traffic Act 1988: Addresses implications for employees driving for work purposes and drink driving regulations
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates privacy considerations, record keeping, and protection of medical information related to alcohol policies
Common Law Duty of Care: Establishes employer's responsibility to protect employees and third parties from harm related to alcohol consumption in the workplace
